Announcements

Press Release: New blog post: Open-access books on SDG 8

  
A new blog post from AOSIS features recently published open-access books focused on SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth. These books cover a wide range of topics, offering valuable insights and contributing to the global dialogue on sustainable development. We also welcome new book proposals that align with the themes of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.  
Posted: 2026-01-30
 

Notification: Full Special Collection Live Today!

  
All articles in the special collection 'Festschrift Leslie Swartz' are now live! Dive into the complete series of articles, including 'Integrating Scholarship and Practice: A Journey in Disability Advocacy and Community Empowerment,' 'Invisible barriers: examining the role of disability in transnational families,' and others, and gain comprehensive insights into the growth of disability studies on the African continent: The career contribution of Prof. Leslie Swartz. Explore the collection at Vol 14 (2025). Thank you for your interest. To start a new special collection, reach out to special-issues@aosis.co.za  
Posted: 2025-12-01 More...
 

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

  

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

  
Posted: 2025-11-05
 

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

  
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06
 
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